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EK02 BVZ

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,318 mi
Last recorded172,318 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 172,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 172,318 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 154,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light stays on

Fail 16 Feb 2013 154,702 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light stays on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 138,530 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 138,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 122,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 122,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the nearside front of the steering rack area

Fail 4 Feb 2010 101,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the nearside front of the steering rack area

Fail 17 Feb 2009 89,809 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,765 miles

Damage to offside front bumper area and headlight slightly loose.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,535 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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EK02 BVZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK02 BVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK02 BVZ registered?

EK02 BVZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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